The Human Side of AV | Business of AV with Joe Way

I was sitting down recently with Calvin Thorbourne III from Emory University for the Higher Ed AV Podcast this last week. We were supposed to be talking about AV, and his career trajectory, and of course we did. We talked about classrooms, live sound, control systems, signal flow, and all the normal things that happen... Read More

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September 24, 2026

88: Michael Gunderson Joins the brAVe [space] | brAVe [space]

"If you never say no, your yes is worth nothing." That's the advice Michael Gunderson got years ago, and it's stuck with him ever since. As a one man AV department managing classrooms, furniture, and a chronic illness, learning to say no wasn't failure. It's what let him keep showing up for what mattered. Read More

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September 23, 2026

Spotlight on Texas State University | Campus Spotlight

Go inside Texas State University’s learning spaces with Atkins Fleming, Associate Director of Learning Spaces, as he shares how his team approaches classroom standards, AV-over-IP, accessibility, monitoring, support, in-house integration, and the evolving demands of higher ed AV. The spotlight also offers a preview of the campus ahead of the HETMA Texas Roadshow coming to San Marcos in February 2027. Read More

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September 22, 2026

367: Grace upon Grace with Calvin Thorbourne III | Higher Ed AV Podcast with Joe Way

After a run of roadshows, live recordings, InfoComm episodes, and special series, the Higher Ed AV Podcast gets back to its roots with a great one-on-one conversation. Joe is joined by Calvin Thorbourne III, AV Specialist at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology, for a conversation that moves naturally between higher education AV, live production,... Read More

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September 21, 2026

Bigger Than The Game Itself | Business of AV with Joe Way

Every year, the HETMA Golf Classic sneaks up on me a little bit. We spend months planning it, talking to sponsors, scheduling foursomes, working our course logistics, ordering trophies, and just trying to knock off all the little things that have to come together. Then suddenly everybody is there. We get swag bags stuffed, the... Read More

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September 21, 2026

352: Trade Show Values–Connections and Conversations | The AV Life Podcast

Recorded on September 15, 2026 This week on The AV Life Podcast, hosts Tim Van Woeart, Murphy Daley, and James King continue the value of regional and national AV trade shows, with Joe Way joining later in the discussion. They explore how limited budgets, travel time, and return on investment require manufacturers, integrators, and end... Read More

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September 17, 2026

USB-C Is a Connector, Not a Promise | AV Under the Hood

USB-C may look like a simple classroom connection, but the connector alone does not guarantee video, charging, data, or device compatibility. Dustin Myers breaks down why USB-C can behave so differently from one laptop, cable, or dock to another, and what higher ed AV teams need to understand, test, and document before relying on it in the classroom. Read More

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September 16, 2026

Starting the Prism Journey with Gaulo Amezcua-Luna | Prism Spotlight

Meet Prism Scholar Gaulo Amezcua-Luna, Manager of Classroom Technology at Valparaiso University. With 25 years of experience in IT and audiovisual services, Amezcua-Luna shares what drew him to the Prism Scholarship, what he hopes to gain from the experience, and why opportunities like Prism are important for the next generation of technology professionals. Read More

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September 14, 2026

351: Trade Show Overload–Finding Value Beyond the Booth | The AV Life Podcast

Recorded on September 8, 2026 Chris Netto joins The AV Life Podcast this week for a candid discussion about the evolving AV trade show and road show landscape. The panel examines lower attendance at major events, the rapid growth of regional roadshows, rising exhibit costs, and the need for clearer return on investment. They agree... Read More

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September 10, 2026

Goals | IT in AV

Setting goals is the easy part. Keeping them in focus while outside pressures constantly force you to adjust is the real challenge. James King uses a soccer analogy to explore how higher ed AV teams can stay focused on their core objectives while navigating technology changes, institutional expectations, vendor pressures, and internal team dynamics. Read More

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September 10, 2026

87: Daniel Wray Joins the brAVe [space] | brAVe [space]

Your career can be technical, but your “why” is human. In this episode of brAVe [space], Daniel Wray talks community, representation, finding your purpose, and refusing to let a setback be the end of the story. It’s a conversation about the people who help us grow, keep us going, and remind us why we do what we do. Read More

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September 9, 2026

Starting the Prism Journey with Brittney Grant | Prism Spotlight

Aims Community College audiovisual specialist Brittney Grant is stepping into the next stage of her higher ed AV career as a Prism Scholar. With a background in live events and a growing interest in AV design, Grant sees the program as an opportunity to deepen her knowledge, build community, and learn from mentors who can help shape what comes next. Read More

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